SAP Ariba Solution Architect
Location: Canary Wharf, London (4 days per week from office for the first few months, then 3 days per week from office)
Program Context: Global S/4HANA Implementation – Finance, Procurement (Ariba), HCM (SuccessFactors), Concur
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands‑on SAP Ariba Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a multi‑country, multi‑currency procurement solution as part of a global S/4HANA transformation program. This role will architect and deliver scalable procurement processes across Source‑to‑Contract (S2C) and Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), ensuring compliance with country‑specific regulatory and operational nuances, and seamless integration with S/4HANA, Azure Fabric, and other enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end‑to‑end architecture of SAP Ariba across sourcing, contracts, procurement, and supplier management.
- Design solutions that support multi‑country operations, multi‑currency transactions, and localized procurement requirements.
- Ensure integration with S/4HANA, including master data, purchase requisitions, orders, invoices, and supplier lifecycle.
Hands‑On Delivery
- Work directly with business users and procurement teams across regions to gather requirements, design solutions, and configure Ariba modules.
- Support the design and delivery of procurement analytics, ensuring visibility into spend, compliance, and supplier performance.
- Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure Ariba data is available in SAP Datasphere and SAC for reporting.
- Define and implement integration patterns between Ariba, S/4HANA, and Azure Fabric, ensuring real‑time data flow and process automation.
- Coordinate with upstream and downstream systems to ensure data consistency and operational efficiency.
Program Execution
- Contribute to planning, estimation, and delivery tracking in a time‑ and budget‑constrained environment.
- Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to procurement architecture and delivery.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect in SAP Ariba (S2C and P2P).
- Deep understanding of S/4HANA Procurement and integration touchpoints.
- Hands‑on experience with Ariba configuration, workflow design, and integration via CIG or middleware.
- Strong knowledge of global procurement processes, multi‑currency handling, and local compliance requirements.
- Experience working with Azure Fabric, data lakes, or cloud‑native integration platforms.
- Ability to engage with regional business users, gather requirements, and deliver localized solutions.
- Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as SAC, Datasphere, or Power BI.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
- Experience in agile delivery environments with tight timelines and budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP Certified in Ariba (Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, or Integration).
- Experience with Ariba Network, Supplier Risk, or Contract Lifecycle Management.
- Exposure to SuccessFactors, Concur, or other SAP cloud modules.
- Prior experience in multi‑country SAP transformation programs.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Regards,
Rachana
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